Design Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Synonymous with great British design, Globe-Trotter is a luxury travel lifestyle brand producing handcrafted luggage and leather collections. Established in 1897 and celebrating the 125th anniversary in 2022, Globe-Trotter makes the most beautiful and durable luggage in the world. The business has been Private Equity backed since 2020.
Globe-Trotter is a truly global business trading in more than 80 countries, with significant brand awareness in Japan and the USA.
Globe-Trotter are looking to hire a talented Design Assistant to join the Design and Product Development team at their Head Office and Factory in Hertfordshire.
The primary function of this role is to work on the creation of technical specifications and assist the design team with the organization and management of design projects.
Main Duties
- Working with the design team and wider production team on a daily basis, clearly communicating design specifications verbally and in the form of detailed design packs.
- Assisting the design team with ongoing project management and product documentation.
- Amending design specs and artworks.
- Responsible for creating and upkeeping specifications on core and new products using Adobe Illustrator.
- Daily support to the design and development team on all projects including collaborations, special projects.
- Working with our stores and customers globally to create custom cases and design specifications for customers.
Skills & Experience
- Ideally 1-2 years experience in design, product design or manufacturing environment.
- Must have good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience in working to a design brief and specific timeline.
- Must have good organization skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and Planner.
- 3D CAD experience is desirable.
About You:
- Highly self-motivated and proactive with excellent communication skills.
- A methodical mind and ability to meet deadlines is a must.
- A strong desire to work and evolve in the luxury travel market.
- Highly interested and appreciative of British manufacturing.
- Quick thinking, with the ability to thrive in a hands-on environment.
- Strong ability to deal with people at all levels and build effective internal and external working relationships.
- Most importantly, a passion for product with a particular interest in the Globe-Trotter brand.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HODDESDON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Design Assistant roles across Globe-Trotter's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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